penurious

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In a ruling July 28, McMahon called them “hapless, easily manipulated and penurious petty criminals” who had no connection to any terrorist group and had “never remotely contemplated” violent extremism before they met Hussain.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023

In almost every case, at least one man, woman or child looks out from the penurious scene and stares squarely at the viewer, imploringly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2023

There his followers learn about his penurious childhood and his own children's lives.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2023

Ledecky’s stance is a far cry from Wang’s penurious tenure, during which the Islanders rarely sought out high-priced free agents.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2016

Money, Do not marry for, 35; necessary for marriage, 119; we should be careful but not penurious, 122; "Spent it all," 123; a wife's allowance, 124.

From How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage by Hardy, Edward John